Project Coordinator (Project Officer) at KOFIH Tanzania

Project Coordinator (Project Officer) at KOFIH Tanzania

Position: Project Coordinator (Project Officer)

Company: KOFIH Tanzania

KOFIH Tanzania Office in Dar es Salaam was officially opened in 2017 to implement various global health projects, although the cooperation with Tanzania first kicked off in 2009. KOFIH Tanznia Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG)

has devoted itself to the improvement of the healthcare system and led some projects such as the Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care project in Pwani and Dodoma Region, Hospital Management Technical Support Program for Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) Mloganzila Campus, Strengthening the National Public Health Laboratory through capacity building of infectious disease control and management, , Health Equity Promotion Project for the marginalized living in Urban Informal Settlements in Dar es Salaam, Dr LEE Jong-wook Fellowship Program, a training program for healthcare workers to build up their capacity which leads to contribution of achieving sustainable development goals and also training for biomedical engineers and technician for capacity enhancement of medical equipment services (CEOMETS). As KOFIH Office is expanding healthcare support projects, including the upcoming projects, KOFIH seeks a qualified candidates for the following position.

Job Title: Project coordinator(Project Officer)

Positon: Entry Level

Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania

* Duty station is subject to change depending on the terms of reference and the condition of the office

Employment Terms: Contract-based / 3 months’ probation

Annual Salary: In accordance with the internal regulation

Job role: Experienced

Organization type: Foreign Governmental Organisation

Application deadline: 18th August 2024

Job Summary

The general roles and responsibilities are to contribute to solving health issues in various health sectors in Tanzania through innovative public health methodologies. The person in charge will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Project Management Committee (PMC), and other relevant stakeholders. They must also collaborate with other KOFIH project managers for project management. A responsible attitude is required for the success of the project. This role also involves

setting, modifying, and monitoring key performance indicators to report the physical progress of the project. Additionally, it is important to perform office tasks harmoniously with colleagues and preferably have strong numerical skills.

she/he should be good at office work in harmonisation with other colleagues, preferably good at numerical capability.

Main Responsibilities:

Be responsible for planning and management of the project in order to achieve targets in accordance with the approved work plan and approved monitoring and evaluation performance framework.
Ensure timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with KOFIH Tanzania Office guidelines Provide technical guidance and leadership to ensure that activities related to the Health system strengthening are implemented and monitored, and objectives are implemented as planned.
Establish / refine monitoring systems and tools to measure project progress . • Provide guidance and oversight of technical components of the project to ensure implementation that complies with the KOFIH work plan, performance, framework, and budgets.
Support and conduct onsite field supervisions to ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations to monitor the progress of project activities.
Manage all aspects of M&E data collection, analysis and reporting on performance indicators by project team members and project counterparts . • Foster strong partnerships and collaborations with MOH, President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government Tanzania (PO-RALG) and other relevant stakeholders.
Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programmes.
Be responsible other relevant duties such as paper work given by supervisors according to the organogram.
Perform any additional duties as required by the KOFIH Tanzania Office. • Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and organizing of logistics.
Foster and maintain a positive relationships with stakeholders and partners
Coordinate events by organizing project-related events such as workshop, conferences and seminars
Manage project documentation by maintaining accurate records of project activities and updates
Monitoring support by coordinating field visits, and track project progress and report any issues or delays
Maintain regular communication with team members for effective track of project progress
Contribute to continous improvement by discussing project progress, and suggesting of ways of enhance project implementation
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisors

Qualifications and Experience

At least Bachelor degree in public health, social science, Health science, Nurse, Medicine.
1-2 years or more of working experience in the relevant field such as governmental/international agencies, non-governmental organisations is preferred
Experience working with an international development organisation and knowledge of reporting procedures
Exceptional English written and oral communication skills, strong critical thinking, problem solving, attentiveness to detail, working-centric approach, purpose-driven thinking, accountability, and time-punctuality
Ability to work independently, but in a consultative environment with other staff and supervisor

Skill and Proficiencies

Must be an excellent computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft office package.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills .
Reporting, writing, professionalism, accuracy, attention to details, multitask, teamwork, and discretion

Cultural Sensitivity and Professional Conduct:

We highly value cultural respect and diversity in our work environment.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a genuine appreciation for Korean culture, displaying respectful behaviour, good manners, and a humble demeanour.
We believe that a positive attitude contributes to a harmonious workplace, and we encourage applicants to embody these qualities in their professional interactions.

How to apply

All qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter to Email: tanzania@kofih.org

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